Electrical Designer Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Job Description:
General Summary:
The Electrical Designer, with some supervision from the senior staff and/or the Manager of Electrical Engineering, will provide electrical analysis, design and drafting skills for lighting, power and associated control systems, and low voltage systems such as IT and fire alarm for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial, educational, governmental, and healthcare structures in conformance to client requirements and applicable codes. The Electrical Designer will provide design and engineering to develop construction documents for the installation, interconnection, and control of architectural, electrical, and mechanical components.
Essential Job Functions:

• Possess / demonstrate the engineering knowledge and understanding to design and analyze electrical systems for the installation, interconnection, and control of architectural, electrical and mechanical components.
• Using applicable codes and standards, design lighting and power distribution systems, low voltage systems (e.g. fire alarm systems, telecommunications/data networks, lighting control systems, power monitoring systems, etc.), and sizing of equipment.
• Knowledge of the NFPA standards, as they apply to the electrical design
• Able to adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare feasibility studies and schematic design packages of lighting, power systems, etc.
• Possess / demonstrate the graphic ability to produce construction documents per company and client standards
• Communicate and work with all other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents
• Conduct field measuring and checking at the project site
• Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, schedules, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.
• With assistance, edit and draft project specifications
• Review project submittals (shop drawings) for conformance with contract documents; specify action required for conformance
• Respond to RFIs
• Perform related duties as assigned

Employment Qualifications:
Education:

• Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• LEED accredited professional qualification preferred

Experience:

• 3-5+ years of experience in electrical engineering field
• Experience with short-circuit analysis and coordination (e.g. SKM, ETAP or EasyPower) preferred

Certification:

• Possess the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification from any of the 50 states preferred

Skills/Competencies:

• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
• Bluebeam
• BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail

Benefits:
At Ghafari, we offer a robust benefits package designed to support your overall wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary, eligible employees receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Teladoc, Employee Assistance Program, Professional License Reimbursement, Educational Assistance, Voluntary Pet Insurance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and 8 Paid Holidays. The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000.00 to $95,000.00. Individual pay is based on factors such as relevant experience, job-related skills, education, and training.
Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.
Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work, Crain's Cool Place to Work, and a Best and Brightest company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects.
Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments.
Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.
Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari's global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply Now!
Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways:
Connect to our job portal (https://ghafari.jobs)
By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human Resources
By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn: Human Resources
In person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126.
By email at hr@ghafari.com
If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.
It is Ghafari Associates, LLC's policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person's race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.